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pt or ft partners (not temps) wanted to help start equity research boutique
OK, so here is the deal; recently left a top shop for personal reasons and started to recreate some of the analysis / models and have been working with a few HFs to give them more information than they would typically get from the street. So far so good. turns out to be pretty profitable but i can't...
Equity research report titles
Anyone else find some of these mildly amusing? This morning I saw: Dude, where's my liquidity? Debt before dishonor I'm sure there are a lot better ones out there.
Economic Research?
i am interested in graduate positions in macro-economic research with a bank. are ER graduate positions the right way to go for me? I am not much of a financial modeler, therefore would not want to work in comp coverage. do i still need to freshen up on valuations, ratios and models for such a...
ER Modeling
Just getting a sense- in most of your guys' experience do 1st/ 2nd year analyst do more modeling or do the associates/ Sr Analysts do more of the modeling in your shops??
In Search of ER Analyst or Associate to Review New Yorker's Resume
Would thoroughly appreciate someone working in ER to take a quick glance at my resume and give me some pointers. Please PM.
move to er from transaction services
My long-term career goal is unequivocally ER and I'm posting to gather some direct advice on my career path. I've been attempting to make a move to ER from big4 transaction services - background below: -Top 10 undergraduate university (though liberal arts major) -CPA - FIG focus in Transaction...
A day in my life as a Hedge Fund Equity Research Analyst
“Which associate career should I pursue: Private Equity or Hedge Fund?” Second-year investment banking analysts who are just entering the associate recruiting cycle consistently pose this question to me. Since I was in their shoes not so long ago, I can empathize with the conundrum these young...
Certificate in Securities
Question for those of you based in London. I'm starting in a few weeks as a research associate and have been sent the home study materials for the certificate in Securities covering units 1 (Regulation) and 2 (Securities). Roughly how long do I need to spend studying for these? I've been told to...
Buy side ER
I'm currently a banker at CS / UBS (just finished 1st year) and have an offer for RW Baird sell side ER . I'm considering taking the offer so I could move to a prominent buy side ER position within 1-2 years. How hard would this transition be from a place like RW Baird ? Also, I don't know how much...
Train like Bruce Lee - beat the market CONSISTENTLY
Guys, This event is worth checking out - http://isv20101008.eventbrite.com/ The class will teach proven equity research techniques used by some of the largest hedge funds on Wall Street today. - Deep forensic accounting to restate financial statements for far more accurate equity price predictions....
Modelling/thinking about retail co's
Hey all, Switching sectors and ramping up. Fairly easy businesses to think about and model from the outside, but just wanted to get a sense of what good resources are out there for getting up to speed. Retail is fairly nuance driven i.e. margin compression due to markdowns, etc, B+O leverage-...
Equity Research: If you had the choice, what industry would you cover and why?
Are some industries better than others to cover from an ER standpoint? Are some duds (and why)? What are the key ingredients to a successful ER career as far as coverage goes? Should you aim for more obscure spaces with fewer analysts or are there fewer analysts covering these industries for a...
Breaking into Equity Research - How difficult is it to break into ER fresh out of school?
How difficult is it to break into Equity Research fresh out of school? I attend a target school (a top 15 LAC) and have all the requisite stuff on my resume - 3.7+ GPA, econ major, significant accounting/finance coursework, FIG analyst for the school's endowment club, two strong internships. Based...
ER 2010 Market Salary
Hi everyone! Searching for some answers advice ASAP as need to make decision on recent exploding offer. Can someone tell me what is typical market for 2nd yr ER analyst? 3rd yr ER analyst? And, if you are brining previous experience (outside of particular firm) to bear, is is appropriate to expect...
Associate in Buffalo?
Does anyone have any opinion about Research Associate position in a bulge bracket bank's sell side research group in Buffalo. I really like the analyst but Buffalo seemed not like an ideal position for equity research . Any thoughts from someone who has worked there?
JP Morgan AM - Equity Research
Wondering if I could get some color on JPM Equity Research, under Asset Management in the Investment Management arm. Locations/prestige/hours/pay/work/exit ops Thanks
Associate salaries - in London and impact of bonus legislation
Hi, I'm fairly advanced in the interview process with 2 banks (non BB) based in London for research associate positions. I've looked at salary surveys and they suggest the base salary range is £45k - £60k. Does this sound about right to anyone in a similar position? It seems like quite a big...
Where to look for equity research industry info?
Hello all, I'm a rising senior BBA student intending to go into a (probably U.S. based) msf in fall 2011. I've done a little looking into the equity research field but still feel I know very little about the industry. I've used my school's subscription to Vault to try and look for industry guides...
Quantitative Research/Quantitative Equity Research?
Hi. I was reading about Quantitative Research on some BB websites recently. Though I kind of understand what it means and what people do in it, the little excerpts from those sites is the only knowledge that I have of it. Does anyone happen to know ppl in Quantitative Research actually do, what...
Predict and Report Bonus Ranges
Any predictions for ER bonuses this time around? I'm interested in both boutiques and bulge bracket .
A “Buffet Style” Approach to ER
On the buy side what mutual funds and on the sell side ER divisions are the most focused on “Buffet Style” in their research (e.g. reading annual reports rather than quantitative [esp. Modern Portfolio Theory based] modeling)? Additionally, do you know of any mutual funds or buy side ER...
MSF Degree vs. Corporate Finance Work Experience for Equity Research and Portfolio Management
I am debating whether to get an MSF Degree or gain work experience as a (corporate) financial analyst at a Fortune 500 Company. Which one is the better for someone planning to get a job as an equity research analyst or portfolio manager at a bulge bracket IB firm or an Asset Management firm?
How quickly do they reply back after BB ER final round?
I have interviewed for BB ER position (experienced ER Associate) in London. After a very long process, including 15+ interviews, writing samples, and models, spanning 2 months since application, I can say it was finally over last week. I was told I should hear back by the end of the week, but it did...
Equity Research vs. Market Making - Best Route To Trading / Managing Money?
The title says it all - I met a contact and he could get me into equity research or trading (market making), both for BB 's. It has always been my dream to trade on the buy-side for a living so either one of these could be a good start. I feel that my personality is much better suited towards...
Fidelity Equity Research -> Hedge Funds
How well does Fidelity Equity Research place into med/large hedge funds (500M-5B)? Is 2 year Fidelity -> H/W/S/M B school -> Hedge Fund typical?
Equity Research Help
Hey guys, My friend came to me for help for an internship opportunity with equity research at Oppenheimer. I am going into S&T and I do have equity experience, but my application is much more statistical and short-term rather than fundamental. I was just going to give him a very academic approach to...
Final Round Interviewer Switch
Hey, I am in an unusual situation. I was originally scheduled for final round phone interviews with two analysts for ER SA at a BB . I just received news that my two original interviewers will be replaced by one HR recruiter. No specific reasons were given for the switch. So now I have two...
Robert Baird Research Analyst Pre Screening
Just got a call from Robert Baird regarding a Research Analyst Position..HR scheduled a phone interview for next week saying I will be asked some pre-screening questions. What should I expect? Thanks for your time.
Research Assistant vs Associate
In equity research , wealth management, etc, what exactly is the role of "research assistant"? I know "research associate" is usually reserved for people with an MBA or CFA or all-around more experience, and "research analyst" is essentially a team lead. But what is "research assistant"? Would it be...
Reformulating financial statements: do people actually do this?
I've been reading a few financial textbooks and articles and many recommend restating GAAP financials to "better" reflect the realities of the business and allow readers to more efficiently and accurately interpret how the company is performing. For example, breaking the balance sheet out into...
Sophomore Internship - Sophmore at a very non-target
I am a sophomore at a very non target university, which of these offers will put me in the best position for a junior year internship in equity research : - very small M&A shop - PWM at one of the top bulge brackets thanks
Who's starting an FT ER associate job this summer? Come join in!
Hey guys, I am gonna start my ER program with a buyside firm in Boston this summer as I graduate in May. To be honest with you, I've been slacking and all I can think of right now is Spring Break and graduation. But I guess it's also about time to think about how to best prepare for full time work....
FBR Equity Research
What do you guys know about FBR's equity research group, especially in the REIT space? Are their research opinions valued by the market place? Am I correct to assume that most of the ER is done out of NYC?
Best EQR at UBS
vp and md titles in ER..when do you get them?
I know in IB it is pretty clear how the organizational hierarchy works: (Not trying to be perfect with this): 2-3 analyst MBA 2-4 associate 2-5 vp md What about in ER ? I am an associate right now and would like to know if there is a progression similiar to IB . I know you are always an analyst /...
Research Associate Stub Bonuses
How much have stub bonuses been for research associates (post-mba) at BB ?
Fidelity - Equity Research Internship - Final Round
Firstly, I apologise if this post is cluttering the forum. This is my first visit to the site, I did a search but couldn't see a relevant thread. If there is one then please point me in its direction to save time. I have a final round with Fidelity next week for a summer internship in equity...
Morgan Stanley Equity Research or Macquarie Investment Banking?
I am an undergraduate with summer offers at Morgan Stanley equity research and Macquarie investment bank. I'm not sure which career path I want to pursue. Which option would do a better job of keeping my options open and putting me in a good place (both for full-time recruitment if I don't get a...
Which would you choose? - Any thoughts?
Interviewing with several firms and am trying to think through which I want to do most. which would you choose: Citi IBD MS equity research MS IBD DB IBD Here's how I see it: MS IBD > everything MS ER > Citi IBD DB IBD > Citi IBD MS ER vs. DB IBD , tough call. Any thoughts?
Help, UBS Equity research interview
Hey guys, gotta have AC for UBS equity research. Could you tell me how to crack the case study and the numerical test? btw, any thing needed to pay special attention for a Video Call? Thanx!
What are exit ops for UBS Equity Research Associates?
I was wondering what the exit ops would be from UBS Equity Research group. From what I've seen, UBS ER (NYC) is ranked 4 in the US by Institutional Investor, and the bank's Equities (which is S&T and Research) division has a very strong reputation. They have a huge trading floor in Stamford, etc....
How Much Would A Lack of Math Skills Hurt in ER?
Hi, I was wondering how important quant skills are in equity research (I've been reading about it, and it seems like a field that suits me fairly well)? I know that for trading , quant majors are looked upon favorably and that majoring in something like finance may actually hurt you, but I was...
Recommended Books for equity research
I've locked up my internship for this summer as an equity research analyst intern. Now that I don't have to worry about interviewing and can put less of a focus on networking I would like to find a few books on equity research to read in my free time. Any good recommendations? Any books that you...
Final Round Help. I am almost an Associate straight out of undergrad!
I am at a non-target school (Arizona State University) and have made it to the final round at Wells Fargo Securities for a position as an Equity Research Associate. Yes, an Associate straight out of undergrad, I actually do not even graduate until May. I am not sure how I scored this, I was just...
MBA/Engineer looking for feedback
I'm a senior graduating in May 2010. I'm looking to enter into IB / ER and would greatly appreciate any critique on my resume. I am trying to combine my finance skills with my engineering background. I have meet with some IBs in Chicago and have yet to land an interview....
Yet another career advice thread: equity research path path vs. financial engineering path
Hi, I've been doing a lot of reading on this forum and others, and am preparing for a career change into finance. My background is in electrical engineering, and I have a BS EECS from Cal and a MSEE from Stanford. I'm 34, and have about 12 years of experience in chip design/high-tech, so programming...
Is Banking or Consulting "Easier" To Break Into From A Non-Target?
Hey, I was wondering if banking, equity research , or trading is easier to break into (relatively speaking of course as they are all tough) from a non-target? I know all those industries are prestige whores, but is there one that is less whorish than the others (bad sentence, but I can't articulate...
Staying at ER to get VP title vs. analyst position at HF?
I am currently a 3-yr associate of ER dept at a top BB in Asia. My sector is financial and I have covered stocks for 1-2 years. If everything goes smoothly this year, I am supposed to get my VP title at end-2010. I am recently approached by a tech-focus LS HF which plans to expand its investment...
Ticonderoga Securities - Has anybody heard of it?
Ticonderoga Securities - Has anybody heard of it? Good Things? Bad Things?
Junior applying for summer internships in I-Banking or Equity Research
Title says it all. Any constructive criticism/helpful advice would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance for your time! http://www.razume.com/documents/13119
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